Vintage Typewriters For Sale in the UK

Typewriters.co.uk celebrates the old fashioned typewriter. The mechanical device, invented in the 19th century, changed the way that human beings were able to record and share text information. Whether you’ve had one in the past and yearn for a return to the simple tap-tapping of a traditional typewriter or just want to add a cool, retro touch to your home or office, the machines listed on these pages will be of interest.

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Typewriters.co.uk profiles some of the famous names from typewriter history and lists great vintage machines that are available for sale through our partners at eBay.co.uk. We’ve made it really easy to find the brand of typewriter you’re interested in – just browse the brandnames in the sidebar or top menus.

Featured Reconditioned & Serviced Typewriters for sale

Second hand manual machines found online can be in a variety of conditions and working orders. Here’s a list of featured reconditioned and refurbished machines which have been properly serviced and are ready to be a working, beautiful addition to any home. Please check each item description for more details about its working order.

1935 Underwood Universal 4 Bank Serviced Portable Typewriter - Engraved Case
Seller's notes: "A soft brush and compressed air clear out debris from the typebars and chassis. Repairs: Worn or broken parts—like springs, screws, or rubber feet—are replaced."
Buy it now: £312.68
Shipping: £14.95
Olympia SM8 1967 FULLY SERVICED, hard case, typewriter mat, continental typeface
Seller's notes: "This is a fully-serviced typewriter, hence the price!"
Buy it now: £312.68
Shipping: £5.88
Blue Olympia SM7 Typewriter with Case 1960s Vintage - Professionally Serviced
Seller's notes: "Model: SM7. Ready to get up and writing the second you take it out of the case."
Buy it now: £285.00
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OUTSTANDING Triumph Tippa S Typewriter Case Portable Germany servicedBuy it now: £235.80
Shipping: £10.00
White Olympia SM5 Typewriter with Case Vintage - Professionally Serviced
Seller's notes: "Model: SM5. Ready to get up and writing the second you take it out of the case."
Buy it now: £245.00
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Consul 1511 Typewriter 1959 Serviced & Working Excellent with Original Case
Seller's notes: "Consul 1511 Typewriter 1959 Serviced with Travel Case. Serviced August 2025 which included cleaning and lubrication with full function check. I replaced the rubber feet which were quite degraded."
Buy it now: £115.00
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Original Adler Typewriter - unused since last serviced
Seller's notes: "In original box"
Buy it now: £104.68
Collection only
Imperial Good Companion 4 Typewriter. Serviced and Cleaned
Seller's notes: "A lovely all steel portable from Imperial, Leicester, suppliers to the Royal family. This machine has been serviced and adjusted and a new ribbon is fitted. There are cosmetic marks and scars here and there as you would expect from a 65yr old machine but it looks great and mechanically it is in excellent condition. It comes with a steel case. The machine types very well with a solid and fluid touch and a light shift due to the clever shallow angle carriage shift mechanism. Typeface is elite 12 characters per inch."
Buy it now: £94.23
Shipping: £5.21

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